Directions

With a friend, go to this webpage  on your phones. Choose who will  person 1 (eg Caller), and who will be person 2 (Person picking up the phone). read the Questions and answers aloud, don’t change anything the first time. After that, you can change the underlined words. For example, “I’m just watching a movie” could be “I’m just eating dinner,“ or “I’m just reading a book.” If there is a slash (/) then just choose one to say!

Phone Call

Chatting on the Phone

Beginner

  • Hey Kim, this is John, How are you?
  • Not bad, what are you doing?            
  • I’m just eating lunch.
  • I’m good, how about you?
  • Not much, I’m just watching a movie. You?
  • Can I join you?/Nice, have fun!

Advanced

  • Hey Kim, this is John, How’s it going?
  • Not bad, what have you been up to?            
  • I’ve been working a lot lately.
  • I’m good, how about you?
  • Not much, I’ve just been studying mostly. You?
  • Sounds busy!
At a Restaurant

Ordering at a restaurant

  • Welcome to Mos Burger, what would you like to eat this evening?
  • Very nice, and what would you like to drink?      
  • Would you like anything for dessert?
  • I’d like to have a cheeseburger please, with onions, lettuce and tomato, and a side of french fries.
  • I would like to drink a small coke.
  • Yes actually, I’ll have some cheesecake./No, thank you.
Shopping
  1. Can I help you find anything?
  2. Yes we do, they’re right over here.
  3. You’re very welcome, do you need help finding anything else?
  1. Yes actually, I’m looking for a winter jacket. Do you have any?
  2. Thanks so much!
  3. No, that’s all, thank you.
Taxi Trip

Giving Directions

  1. Hey, how’s it going? Where are you heading?
  2. Not a problem, is this your first time visiting New York?
  3. Cool, how do you like it so far?
  4. Oh nice, well, we’re here.
  5. That’ll be $26.50.
  6. Thanks, enjoy your trip!
  1. I’m good thanks, I’m going to Times Square.
  2. Yes actually/No, I’ve been here once before actually.
  3. It’s awesome! I love the food and stores.
  4. Thanks, how much do I owe you?
  5. Alright, here you are.
  6. Thanks so much, I will.
Meeting Friends
  1. Hey, long time no see!
  2. I’ve been good! So, what should we do today?
  3. Okay, where should we go?
  4. Hmmm, I’m not a fan of  Mos Burger actually. Can we go somewhere else?
  5. Sounds great, lets’ go!
  1. Too long! How have you been?
  2. Let’s get something to eat.
  3. Let’s go to Mos Burger.
  4. No problem, how about Hamazushi?
Unfamiliar Places

What is there to do?

  1. Excuse me, Is there an ATM near here?
  2. Are there any good cafes around here?
  3. What is there to eat in Atami?
  4. What is there to do at Lalaport?
  1. Yes, there is, it’s over there./No, I’m sorry, I don’t think so.
  2. Yes, there are./Not really, no.
  3. There is a good Cheese Kamaboko stand. There is also a good burger place by the beach.
  4. There’s a cool shop called Village Vanguard. There’s also a movie theatre and an arcade.